Fired Up!
CELEBRATE: An 18-Year Legacy of Kilnformed Glass, 10-9-26
Artists and educators Steve Klein and Richard Parrish discuss the current exhibition they curated at the Schack Art Center, "CELEBRATE," and their 18-year history of facilitating residencies at Pilchuck, Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, Scotland, and Norway.
Heike Brachlow, 10-2-26
Sculptor Heike Brachlow discusses her artistic practice, the evolution of her ideas throughout her career, her studio process, and inspiration.
Peter Hermansson, 8-7-26
Swedish artist Peter Hermansson will discuss his process and work, which breathes new life into the traditional Swedish glassmaking techniques of graal and ariel. He also will discuss his recent residency in the Museum of Glass hot shop. With a unique background in graffiti, he infuses a graphically expressive style into his glasswork, aiming to revitalize and reimagine Swedish art glass for contemporary audiences.
Jeremy Sinkus, 5-1-26
Artist Jeremy Sinkus discusses how geology and his long-time interest in minerals impacts his work, and about his journey to become an independent artist.
Morgan Madison & Bullseye, 4-3-26
Artist Morgan Madison and Jon Rees, Project Manager at Bullseye Studio, share details of a recent large-scale public art installation designed by Madison, and fabricated by the team at Bullseye Studio, for the Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
The Thrill of the Hunt: Collecting in the Digital Age, 3-6-26
Our Collector's Edge Series presents a panel discussion on The Thrill of the Hunt: Collecting in the Digital Age, a conversation about how discovery, instinct, and decision-making shape contemporary collecting today. Panelists include collectors Jerry Paulson and Ray Chimienti, gallerist Sarah Traver, and museum director Charles Shepard. Brit Micho, Curator of Exhibitions at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, moderates.
Jim Scheller, 2-6-26
Spend an introspective hour with kiln artist Jim Scheller to explore his painstakingly detailed artistic practice and hear about his transition from engineer to artist.
AACG Annual Awards Presentation, 12-5-25
AACG presents our 2025 annual awards to the Penland School of Craft, Bay Area Glass Institute, Rita and Larry Sibrack, and Amy Schwartz and Bill Gudenrath.
Collector’s Edge Premiere, 11-7-25
AACG introduces Collector's Edge, with a thoughtful panel discussion about "Reflections on Artists, Connections, and Stewardship." The panel includes gallerist David Austin, collector Tom Kasten, artist Clifford Rainey, collector Larry Sibrack, and artist Toots Zynsky, who will share a favorite or formative experience that shaped their connection to the Studio Glass movement and the relationships that deepened their connection to the art community.
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